HOLDING PROCEDURES Flashcards

1
Q

What are the different entry procedures for a holding pattern?

A

1 Parallell Entry. Std, outbound track 110 deg to the left
2 Teardrop Entry Std, outbound track 70 deg to the right
3 Direct Entry

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2
Q

What turning direction is a standard holding pattern?

A

Right hand turns

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3
Q

What are the different holding speeds at different altitudes?

A

0 - 14’000 ft 230 kts
14’001 ft - 20’000 ft 240kts
20’001 ft - 34’000 ft 265 kts
34’001 ft - above M0.83

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4
Q

What are the timings of the outbound legs in a holding pattern at different altitudes?

A

At or below 14’000 ft msl = 1 min

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5
Q

What is the turn rate in a holding pattern?

A

25 deg angle of bank or 3 deg/sec whichever requires lesser banks

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6
Q

How big is the “zone of flexibility”, in degrees, when it comes to deciding the entry procedure in a holding pattern?

A

5 deg

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7
Q

How do you fly a Tear drop entry?

A

Over the fix turn 30 into the pattern for 1 min and then turn back to intercept the inbound track to the fix

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8
Q

What is the recommended flap setting when in a holding pattern?

A

Clean

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9
Q

Should speed increases be requested in holding patterns below MSA?

A

No, as you may fly outside of the protected area

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10
Q

What factors can alter your preferred holding speed?

A

ICAO limit speeds or Speed Constraints

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11
Q

How should pilots use speed/flaps in a holding pattern when the ICAO speed is lower than Green Dot Speed?

A

Fly with Flaps 1 below 20000 ft and at S Speed

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12
Q

What are the 3 ways you can exit a holding pattern?

A
  1. IMM EXIT
  2. HDG if being vectored
  3. DIR TO
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13
Q

What is the recommended speed in a holding pattern?

A

Green Dot Speed

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